• forecast Europe and North Sea

    From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Jun 18 10:04:04 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 20 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.4'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 23.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.4'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~74%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~50%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 21.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~77%, and 1021 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 13.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1012 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.0'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.1'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 22.0'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1021 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.1'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 16.7'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1021 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 14.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1019 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.2'C, partly cloudy, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.4'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 13.4'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1020 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1004 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.7'C, overcast, snow about 0.8 mm, NNE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 6.5'C, overcast, snow about 0.7 mm, NNE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1004 hPa.
    Night: around 6.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1006 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:44 am

    (Very) warm, periods of sunshine, possibly some (strong) rain during the night to Saturday
    thunderstorms. Then mainly dry.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 80 60 60 50 60 70 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 50 40 20 30 40 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0/10 0/5 0/1 0/1 0/5 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 15 17 18 17 15/20 16/21 17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28/31 30/35 25/32 26/32 26/35 22/29 23/28
    Wind direction SW S SW W SE W W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 2 3 3


    Long term, Thursday June 25, 2026 to Thursday July 2, 2026:
    About 70% chance of warm weather with sunny periods. About a 30% chance temperatures around or slightly below normal. The chance of precipitation is small.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:26 UTC 180626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 992, south of Iceland changing little. Thermal low, 1016, over France moving to
    the Netherlands and filling.

    Forecast valid Thursday 09:00 till Thursday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    variable 2-4, later mainly east. in the afternoon and evening risk of a shower,
    possibly with thunderstorm. poor or fog, soon increasing good.

    Thames
    southwest 2-4, backing southeast, in the south variable 1-3. in the afternoon and
    evening risk of a shower, possibly with thunderstorm. poor or fog, increasing good.

    Humber
    mainly south 2-4, occasionally 5. later in the coastal area risk of a shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in the southeastern part temporary decreasing poor
    or fog.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 2-3, later increasing south to southeast 2-4. later in the coastal area risk of a shower, possibly with thunderstorm. good, in precipitation
    moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south 2-3, soon increasing 3-4, occasionally 5. good.


    Forecast valid Thursday 21:00 till Friday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    mainly east 2-4, later veering mainly south 3-4. good.

    Thames
    east to southeast 2-4, later veering south to southeast. good.

    Humber German Bight
    mainly south 2-4. in the coastal area risk of a shower, possibly with thunderstorm.
    good, in precipitation moderate, possibly poor.

    Dogger
    south 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Jun 19 10:04:12 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 21 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.8'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.9'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1019 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1023 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1023 hPa.
    Night: around 24.0'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1022 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1025 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1024 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.2 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1025 hPa.
    Night: around 20.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1025 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~70%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 12.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm, WSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1022 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~70%, and 1023 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~50%, and 1022 hPa.
    Night: around 22.6'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1022 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.6'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1020 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.1'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.0'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 14.9'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1027 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1027 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.1'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.1'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~78%, and 1027 hPa.
    Night: around 14.3'C, quite cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1026 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 5.4'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1012 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 7.0'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1017 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:49 am

    (Very) warm, periods of sunshine, and a chance of a (thunder) shower until Tuesday.
    Then mainly dry.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 60 60 50 60 70 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 50 40 30 30 30 30 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/10 0/5 0/1 0/1 0/5 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 18 17 15/20 16/21 17 14/17
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 30/35 25/32 26/32 26/35 22/29 23/28 24/30
    Wind direction S SW W SE W W NO
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 2 2 3 3 2


    Long term, Friday June 26, 2026 to Friday July 3, 2026:
    About 70% chance of warm weather with sunny periods. The chance of precipitation is small.
    Later in the period there will be a chance of showers and probably less warm.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:30 UTC 190626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Low, 994, south of Iceland moving slowly northeastwards. Trough will move northeastwards across the Netherlands in the afternoon. A second trough is expected
    over the west of the North Sea at the end of the period.

    Forecast valid Friday 09:00 till Friday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-4. in the afternoon risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail an gusts. good,
    in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Thames
    south to southeast 2-4, soon veering south to southwest, later possibly 5. later
    risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate to
    poor.

    Humber
    mainly south 2-4, later possibly 5. later risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and
    gusts. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    German Bight
    mainly south 2-4. later risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good, in
    precipitation moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    south 3-4, occasionally 5. later risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good,
    in precipitation moderate to poor.


    Forecast valid Friday 21:00 till Saturday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover Thames
    mainly southwest 2-4. risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Humber
    south to southwest 2-4, first possibly 5, gradually veering west to southwest. risk
    of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 2-4. risk of thunderstorms, risk of hail and gusts. good, in
    precipitation moderate to poor.

    Dogger
    mainly south 3-4, gradually veering west to southwest. risk of thunderstorms, risk
    of hail and gusts. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sat Jun 20 10:04:10 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Monday 22 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.1'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~40%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~52%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1021 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.6'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1021 hPa.
    Night: around 25.1'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1025 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~51%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1023 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, WNW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~64%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 11.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1021 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.1'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.5 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~77%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 19.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~58%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 17.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under high pressure (~1026 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, overcast, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~88%, and 1028 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.8'C, overcast, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1026 hPa.
    Night: around 15.9'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1024 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1024 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.1'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1026 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.7'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1024 hPa.
    Night: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1023 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, overcast, a few light showers, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 7.6'C, overcast, rain about 1.1 mm, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 7.3'C, quite cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~83%, and 1017 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:05 am

    (Very) warm, periods of sunshine and mainly dry.

    Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
    Sunshine (%) 60 50 60 60 80 80 80
    Precipitation probability (%) 40 30 20 30 30 10 10
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0/5 0/1 0 0 0 0
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 19 17 15/20 16/21 17 14/17 14/20
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 25/32 27/30 27/31 28/31 30/33 29/32 31/34
    Wind direction SW W SE W W NE E
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 3 2 3


    Long term, Saturday June 27, 2026 to Saturday July 4, 2026:
    About an 80% chance of warm weather with sunny periods. The chance of precipitation is small.
    Later in the period the chance of showers increases and is probably less
    hot.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:28 UTC 200626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    Complex low, 991, east of Iceland is changing little. Associated weak trough is
    slowly moving southeastwards across the North Sea. High, 1021, is building over
    Ireland and is moving to the central part of the North Sea.

    Forecast valid Saturday 09:00 till Saturday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    west to southwest 2-4. fog, increasing good.

    Thames
    west to southwest 2-3, in the western part sometimes 4, gradually variable 1-3. good,
    especially first in the southern part small risk fog.

    Humber
    west to southwest 2-3, temporary variable 1-3, later mainly east 2-3. good.

    German Bight
    south to southwest 2-4, first in the eastern part sometimes 5, veering north to
    northwest. good.

    Dogger
    west to southwest 3-4, from the west decreasing variable 1-3. first an isolated
    shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


    Forecast valid Saturday 21:00 till Sunday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    southwest 2-3, gradually variable 1-3. good.

    Thames
    variable 1-3, increasing east to northeast 3-4. first in the east in the coastal
    area risk of a shower with thunderstorms. good, in precipitation moderate to poor.

    Humber
    mainly east 2-3, increasing east to northeast 3-4. especially later risk of a shower.
    good, in precipitation moderate.

    German Bight
    north to northwest 2-3, increasing northeast 3-4. especially later in the southwestern part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation moderate.

    Dogger
    variable 1-3, later increasing northeast 2-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Sun Jun 21 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Tuesday 23 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~37%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 25.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~49%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.7'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.1'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~42%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.9'C, clear skies, ENE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~54%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1022 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 19.9'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1020 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 10.9'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~81%, and 1016 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.8'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 1.7 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~59%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~78%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~52%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~79%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.5'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.7'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.

    Ireland: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~94%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.0'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~86%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 16.6'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1019 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1010 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.7'C, quite cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.3'C, overcast, a few light showers, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1010 hPa.
    Night: around 8.0'C, overcast, rain about 0.8 mm, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1009 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 5:03 am

    Sunny, most dry and (very) warm. From Wednesday it will be exceptionally warm, with temperatures between 34 and 38°C in the southeastern half. Saturday takes the chance of a thunderstorm increases and it cools down a bit, especially in the west.

    Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
    Sunshine (%) 70 70 90 90 90 80 70
    Precipitation probability (%) 30 10 10 0 0 20 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0/5 0 0 0 0 0 0/4
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 17 17 18 17 18 19 22
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 28 30 33 34 36 29/33
    Wind direction W SE W W NE O W
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 3 2 3 2


    Long term, Sunday June 28, 2026 to Sunday July 5, 2026:
    About an 80% chance of warm weather with sunny periods. The chance of precipitation is small.
    Later in the period the chance of a less warm and slightly changeable weather increases
    weather type.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:09 UTC 210626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1028 hPa, over Dogger is changing little.

    Forecast valid Sunday 09:00 till Sunday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    north 2-3, increasing northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    northeast 2-4, in the northern part increasing 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east to northeast 3-4, in the eastern part increasing 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the northern part 2-3, in the southern part increasing 4-5. first
    an isolated shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.

    Dogger
    mainly east 2-3. good.


    Forecast valid Sunday 21:00 till Monday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 3-4. good.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5, in the southern part 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 4-5, first in the western part 3-4. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east 2-3, increasing 3-4. good.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Mon Jun 22 10:04:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Wednesday 24 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.5'C, partly cloudy, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.5'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 24.4'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1014 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.4'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~62%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 30.5'C, clear skies - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~41%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 26.2'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1015 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, ENE wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~72%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~42%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 21.1'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1019 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.2'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 11.6'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~81%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.7'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~56%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.4'C, partly cloudy, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.2'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 16.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.1'C, quite cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~92%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.8'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~81%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 17.7'C, partly cloudy, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1018 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.2'C, overcast, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~95%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.7'C, overcast, a few light showers, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~87%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 16.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1018 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~1003 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1002 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.7'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~91%, and 1003 hPa.
    Night: around 8.3'C, overcast, rain about 0.7 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1004 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:34 am

    Sunny, dry and exceptionally warm from Wednesday, with temperatures in the southeastern half
    temperatures between 34 and 38°C. The chance of a thunderstorm increases on Saturday
    and it cools down a bit in the west. There is also a chance of showers on Sunday and it appears
    become less warm everywhere.

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
    Sunshine (%) 80 90 90 80 80 70 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 10 0 0 20 50 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0 0/5 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 16 14 17 19 21 20 17/21
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 28 30 33 34 36 30/35 29/33
    Wind direction NO SE S E S SW W
    Wind force (bft) 4 2 2 2 3 2 2


    Long term, Monday June 29, 2026 to Monday July 6, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and initially still (very) warm summer weather, with often room for
    the sun. Later in the period the chance of normal temperatures increases to approximately 60%.


    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Tue Jun 23 10:04:16 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Thursday 25 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1015 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1015 hPa.
    Night: around 22.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~65%, and 1015 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.3'C, clear skies, E wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.7'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 25.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~60%, and 1014 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~41%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 22.4'C, clear skies, NE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~62%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 11.9'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 12.3'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.6'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 22.5'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~50%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~75%, and 1014 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.0'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 18.1'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, ESE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1016 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1016 hPa.
    Midday: around 19.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 18.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.2 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1013 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.6'C, overcast, a few light showers, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~90%, and 1006 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.8 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 7.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.0 mm, SW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~84%, and 1004 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:34 am

    Sunny, dry and exceptionally warm until probably Saturday, with temperatures in the
    southeastern half temperatures between 34 and 38°C. Saturday picks up the odds a thunderstorm and it cools down a bit in the west. There is also a chance of one on Sunday
    rain and it is still exceptionally warm, especially in the southeast. Monday everywhere
    less warm.

    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
    Sunshine (%) 90 90 80 80 70 60 60
    Precipitation probability (%) 10 0 0 20 50 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0 0/5 0/3 0/1
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 14 17 19 21 20 17/21 19
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 30 34 34 36 30/35 29/33 25/29
    Wind direction SE S E S SW W NW
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 2 3 2 2 3


    Long term, Tuesday June 30, 2026 to Tuesday July 7, 2026:
    Slightly changeable and the first days still summer temperatures and often room for
    the sun. Later in the period the chance of normal temperatures increases to approx.
    50-60%.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Wed Jun 24 10:04:20 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Friday 26 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.1'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~79%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~53%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 22.8'C, partly cloudy, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~66%, and 1016 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.4'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~63%, and 1016 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.9'C, clear skies, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~37%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, ESE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~58%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 12.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1014 hPa.
    Midday: around 15.7'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.3 mm, SW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~69%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 13.1'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.4'C, clear skies, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~48%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 23.3'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.0'C, partly cloudy, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~72%, and 1015 hPa.
    Midday: around 23.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, NNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~47%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 17.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~74%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.6 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~82%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 17.5'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~86%, and 1013 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 17.0'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.8 mm with a good risk of thunderstorms, NE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~94%, and 1011 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.0'C, overcast - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 2.2 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~89%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 2.1 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1010 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1006 hPa).
    Dawn: around 6.5'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1004 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.1'C, quite cloudy, snow about 1.1 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~76%, and 1006 hPa.
    Night: around 7.8'C, quite cloudy, snow about 0.8 mm, SSW wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1007 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:02 am

    Sunny, dry and exceptionally warm until Saturday, in the southeastern half temperatures between 34 and 38°C. The chance of thunderstorms increases on Saturday
    it cools down a bit in the west. There is a good chance of thunderstorms on Sunday
    still exceptionally warm, especially in the southeast. Less warm everywhere from Monday.


    Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
    Sunshine (%) 90 80 80 70 60 60 40
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 0 10 50 60 50 30
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 18 19 22 22 17/21 19 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 35 34 37 32/37 29/34 25/29 22/25
    Wind direction S O S SW W NW N
    Wind force (bft) 2 2 3 2 2 3 2


    Long term, Wednesday July 1, 2026 to Wednesday July 8, 2026:
    Changeable with temperatures around normal. Later in the period the uncertainty.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Thu Jun 25 10:04:14 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Saturday 27 June 2026

    Iberia: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.5'C, partly cloudy, SW wind, force 0 (calm), humidity ~77%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, SSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~51%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 23.2'C, clear skies, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~64%, and 1018 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, E wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~69%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 28.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~47%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1017 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 22.8'C, clear skies, SSE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~63%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 31.9'C, partly cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~35%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 25.3'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~55%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.4'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a slight chance of thunder, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm with a slight chance of thunder, W wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~66%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 13.8'C, quite cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1014 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.3'C, clear skies, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.5'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~46%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.1'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~67%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1018 hPa).
    Dawn: around 18.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1018 hPa.
    Midday: around 24.8'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~48%, and 1018 hPa.
    Night: around 18.7'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~73%, and 1018 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1011 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.3'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.0 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SSE wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 18.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.4 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~82%, and 1011 hPa.
    Night: around 17.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.6 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1011 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 16.5'C, overcast, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, S wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~93%, and 1009 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.0'C, overcast, rain about 3.3 mm, S wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 15.5'C, overcast, rain about 2.2 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1009 hPa.

    Iceland: under fairly normal pressure (~1007 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.2'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, ESE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1007 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.8'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, E wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~83%, and 1007 hPa.
    Night: around 8.1'C, overcast, rain about 1.5 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~87%, and 1005 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:39 am

    Sunny, dry and exceptionally warm at first, with cloud in the southeastern half temperatures of 38°C and higher. Chance of thunderstorms and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday
    It will cool down from the west on Sunday. From Monday onwards there will be less and more heat everywhere
    changeable.

    Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
    Sunshine (%) 90 80 70 60 60 40 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 0 20 30 40 40 40 40
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 0/5 0/3 0/1 0/2 0/2
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 20 22 20/23 17/21 16 14 14
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 34 37 32/37 29/34 23 22 22/25
    Wind direction NO Z SW W NW NW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 3 2 2 3 2 2


    Long term, Thursday July 2, 2026 to Thursday July 9, 2026:
    Changeable with temperatures around normal. From the middle of the period the uncertainty in the temperature.

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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  • From Postbus 7@2:280/2050 to All on Fri Jun 26 10:04:06 2026
    * * * EUROPE FORECAST * * *
    as calculated from data.ecmwf.int

    WEATHER BULLETIN for T+2: Sunday 28 June 2026

    Iberia: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.8'C, partly cloudy, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~76%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 26.0'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, N wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~53%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 22.9'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, N wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~67%, and 1020 hPa.

    France & Benelux: under high pressure (~1020 hPa).
    Dawn: around 21.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~75%, and 1019 hPa.
    Midday: around 25.5'C, quite cloudy - noticeably more cloud than earlier, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, W wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~56%, and 1020 hPa.
    Night: around 21.3'C, partly cloudy, rain about 1.5 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WNW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~73%, and 1021 hPa.

    Central Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1017 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, S wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 31.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.7 mm with a risk of thunderstorms, WSW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~37%, and 1017 hPa.
    Night: around 24.6'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~61%, and 1018 hPa.

    Scandinavia: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 14.6'C, quite cloudy, rain about 0.5 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~80%, and 1013 hPa.
    Midday: around 17.8'C, quite cloudy, rain about 1.1 mm with a slight chance of thunder, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 14.8'C, partly cloudy - noticeably less cloud than earlier, a few light showers, SW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~84%, and 1013 hPa.

    Italy & Balkans: under fairly normal pressure (~1019 hPa).
    Dawn: around 23.7'C, clear skies, NNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~68%, and 1020 hPa.
    Midday: around 29.9'C, clear skies, a few light showers, NNE wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~45%, and 1019 hPa.
    Night: around 24.5'C, clear skies, NW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~65%, and 1019 hPa.

    Eastern Europe: under fairly normal pressure (~1016 hPa).
    Dawn: around 20.2'C, partly cloudy, WNW wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~71%, and 1017 hPa.
    Midday: around 27.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, NW wind, force 2 (light breeze), humidity ~44%, and 1016 hPa.
    Night: around 20.4'C, partly cloudy, W wind, force 1 (light air), humidity ~72%, and 1016 hPa.

    British Isles: under fairly normal pressure (~1013 hPa).
    Dawn: around 15.8'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.9 mm, SSW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~89%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 16.5'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~74%, and 1013 hPa.
    Night: around 15.4'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~77%, and 1015 hPa.

    Ireland: under fairly normal pressure (~1014 hPa).
    Dawn: around 13.5'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, SW wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~85%, and 1010 hPa.
    Midday: around 14.6'C, partly cloudy, rain about 0.6 mm, SW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~71%, and 1014 hPa.
    Night: around 14.2'C, partly cloudy, a few light showers, WSW wind, force 5 (fresh breeze), humidity ~80%, and 1016 hPa.

    Iceland: with low pressure nearby (~997 hPa).
    Dawn: around 7.4'C, overcast, snow about 2.8 mm, NE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~91%, and 1000 hPa.
    Midday: around 8.4'C, overcast, rain about 3.3 mm, ENE wind, force 4 (moderate breeze), humidity ~88%, and 997 hPa.
    Night: around 8.5'C, overcast, rain about 1.6 mm, ENE wind, force 3 (gentle breeze), humidity ~90%, and 996 hPa.

    * * * THE NETHERLANDS FORECAST * * *

    Expectation (medium) long term

    Prepared by the KNMI on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:17 am

    A chance of thunderstorms on Sunday, mainly in the southeast during the day. A lot from Monday
    less warm. Regularly sunny, but sometimes also some rain or showers.

    Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
    Sunshine (%) 80 70 40 40 40 50 50
    Precipitation probability (%) 20 50 70 20 30 30 50
    Precipitation sum (mm) 0 0 1/4 0 0/1 0/1 0/3
    Minimum temp. (gr. C) 22 22 22 17 15 14 15
    Afternoon temp. (gr. C) 37 36 29 25 24 25 25
    Wind direction S SW W W N NW W
    Wind force (bft) 3 2 3 3 3 3 3


    Long term, Friday July 3, 2026 to Friday July 10, 2026:
    Probably a slightly changeable weather type with temperatures around normal. At the end of the period may be warmer again (20-30 chance%).

    * * * NORTH SEA FORECAST * * *

    North Sea shipping forecast

    Issued by KNMI at 07:05 UTC 220626.

    Gale warnings:
    There are no warnings.


    Synopsis:
    High, 1031, over Forties is slowly moving to the German Bight.

    Forecast valid Monday 09:00 till Monday 21:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5.

    Thames
    east to northeast 4-5. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, in the southern part 4-5. good.

    German Bight
    northeast 3-4, in the southern part in the coastal area 4-5. good.

    Dogger
    east to southeast 2-3, in the western part 3-5. good.


    Forecast valid Monday 21:00 till Tuesday 09:00 UTC:
    Dover
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4.

    Thames
    northeast 4-5, veering east 3-4. good.

    Humber
    east 3-4, first in the southern part 4-5, veering southeast. good.

    German Bight
    north to northeast 3-4, soon veering east to northeast, in the northern part decreasing variable 1-3. good.

    Dogger
    southeast 3-4, in the western part 4-5, veering south. especially later in the western part risk of a shower. good, in precipitation possibly moderate.


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    * Origin: Postbus 7 (2:280/2050)